Alien: Romulus Director Reveals the Movie Has an Easter Egg for Alien: Isolation Fans

Alien: Romulus Director Reveals the Movie Has an Easter Egg for Alien: Isolation Fans

As a die-hard Alien fan with decades of immersion under my belt, I can confidently say that the impact of Alien: Isolation has left an indelible mark on me and the franchise as a whole. Fede Alvarez’s decision to subtly incorporate elements from this game into his film, Alien: Romulus, is not only impressive but also a testament to the game’s enduring influence.


Ever since its launch in 2014, the video game “Alien: Isolation” has earned great respect among fans of the series. Not often does a video game based on a license affect its origin, but this game seems to have left such an impact on director Fede Alvarez of “Alien: Romulus” that he incorporated a subtle nod in his film! In conversations with Total Film and GamesRadar+, Alvarez discussed the Registration Points from the game, which resembled pay phones. In the game, these spots allow players to save their progress just before Amanda Ripley faces something particularly challenging or dangerous. Interestingly, Alvarez utilizes these phones in his movie as a means to warn the audience that a significant event is approaching.

In the movie, a phone is always shown before something dangerous occurs, as mentioned by Alvarez. This pattern was also present in the game, where spotting a phone meant preparing for a troublesome scene. The same applies here; phones are placed intentionally across the film, and their appearance serves as a warning: prepare yourself for what’s coming next. Spotting a phone is like knowing an impactful event is about to unfold.

It’s intriguing to find out if these Registration Points stand out in the game ‘Alien: Romulus’, and whether dedicated fans can spot them. At minimum, it’s a subtle tribute to an aspect of the Alien franchise that might not have been anticipated by many loyal fans. Such thoughtful detail is usually a positive sign for a long-standing intellectual property like Alien.

Alvarez further mentioned that the game “Alien: Isolation” significantly influenced his aspiration to helm a movie within the horror series. As he played the game, Alvarez discovered how truly chilling the Alien concept could be when returned to its original eerie tone. It’s yet uncertain whether the upcoming movie “Alien: Romulus” will share the same acclaim as the game among fans of the franchise. However, with its scheduled release on August 16th fast approaching, we won’t have to wait long to discover if it lives up to expectations!

If you haven’t experienced the thrill of Alien: Isolation yet, you can easily get your hands on it across a variety of contemporary platforms such as the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and personal computers (PC).

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2024-08-13 19:10